Cricket Australia announces schedule for next seven years; Will meet England at the MCG in March 2027

Cricket Australia has announced the schedule for the next seven years, including the domestic set-up. This move will keep the players informed and help them plan their future. Moreover, the awarding of hosting rights for select men’s international Tests, one-day internationals, T20Is, and other matches across the next seven summers (2024-25 to 2030-31) is the culmination of a series of strategic partnerships between CA and the State and Territory Governments on behalf of Australian Cricket to provide greater certainty for fans and communities and to grow cricket events across the country. 

Government investment in cricket is crucial to ensure Australia’s national teams continue to produce amazing performances in great venues, local and travelling fans enjoy brilliant experiences at our matches, and host cities and communities benefit economically and socially.

Nick Hockley, CA CEO, said, “We are delighted to confirm long-term hosting rights which provide certainty around the locations of some fantastic cricket over the next seven years. We are confident this schedule ensures the best cricket will be played in the best venues at the right times across the country, including a fantastic mix of iconic Test matches, new blockbusters such as The West Test and Christmas Test, and exciting Day-Night fixtures."

Match schedules

New South Wales

Seasons: 7 seasons (2024/25 to 2030/31)

Secured Matches: Men’s New Year’s Test each summer 

Queensland

Seasons: 2 seasons (2024/25 & 2025/26) 

Secured Matches: 1x Men’s Test to be played prior to 30 December each summer and 1x Men’s ODI / T20 each summer

South Australia

Seasons: 7 seasons (2024/25 to 2030/31) 

Secured Matches: 1x Men’s Day/Night Test vs India (2024/25), Men’s Christmas Test (2025/26 to 2030/31), 1x Men’s ODI / T20 each summer, 1x Women’s T20 / ODI each summer and BBL match on New Year’s Eve each summer

Victoria

Seasons: 7 seasons (2024/25 to 2030/31)

Secured Matches: Men’s Boxing Day Test each summer, Women’s 90th Anniversary Day/Night Test vs England in 2024/25 and Men’s 150th Anniversary Test vs England in 2026/27 

Western Australia

Seasons: 3 seasons (2024/25 to 2026/27) 

Secured Matches: First Men’s Test each summer and 1x Men’s ODI / T20 each summer